It’s a fact that most people get their first introduction to the car world through movies or television. The image of a cool car or truck doing some amazing stunts or chase scenes on the screen literally burns into the minds of young gearheads and will influence them forever. One show that did just that was the “Fall Guy” in the 1980’s. It featured veteran actor Lee Majors and the stunning Heather Thomas, but everybody knew the real star was the 80’s GM truck that pulled off insane stunts with no effort.
With the current popularity of the '73-'87 square body GM trucks growing everyday, the Stunt Double not only showcases the incredible potential of these vehicles, but also shows that they are still out there and affordable. They make a great project for a first-time builder on a tight budget or a seasoned pro that wants to push the envelope. The Stunt Double is not intended to be a clone of the old Fall Guy truck, but instead a modern, updated version of that iconic truck… basically it’s “stunt double”!
Every gear head has a secret: they all want to drive like McQueen in Bullitt or Vin Diesel in The Fast And The Furious. But when the heat gets turned up, even some really good drivers can’t keep up. That’s when you bring in the Stunt Double! Stacey sits down with legendary Hollywood stuntman Ian ...
They say that true change comes from within… Well, Stacey turns his attention to the interior of the Stunt Double. The old, crusty junk hits the floor and our Fall Guy inspired build gets a new look: from painting trim and door panels, to a new bench seat. Man o’ man, this truck is starting to lo...
When you’re putting together a project that’s inspired by a high-flying stunt truck, you know you’ve got to add some lift and our Stunt Double gets the goods this week. The front and rear suspension get treated to a 6” lift to get that rig up in the air. But a good lift won’t do any good if the s...
We’re running full steam ahead as the Stunt Double rolls back into the shop this week! Stacey reveals the wheels and tires that are going to accentuate that 6” lift, then He dives headlong into the drivetrain of this beast and comes up with a hot crate engine and a high-performance transmission t...
It’s all about square body GM trucks, because The Stunt Double is back in the shop. First, we take a look back at the this awesome ‘86 Chevy 4x4 Silverado long bed build that pays tribute to the legendary Fall Guy TV truck. From its beginnings as a well-worn farm truck, you’ll see it get an upgr...
This show is all about the 73-87 Square body GM trucks as Stacey jumps into final assembly on the Stunt Double. This means loading the chassis with new brake and fuel lines, fuel tanks, exhaust system, and other upgrades in preparation to bolting the cab back on. Then, it’s a trip to LINE-X to co...
